Strategic Purchasing Manager with Vendor Leadership

Michael Jones

**** **** **** ****** *****, Jacksonville, FL 32222

**************@*****.*** 224-***-****

Professional Summary

Experienced Purchasing Manager with a proven ability to liaise effectively between suppliers, manufacturers, and internal departments to ensure purchasing metrics are met. Demonstrated success in building lasting relationships with both national and international suppliers while reducing costs and improving company-wide efficiency.

Key Skills

•Exceptional negotiation skills

•Team-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities

•Excellent written and oral communication skills

•Exceptional organizational and analytical skills

•Manufacturing and scheduling expertise

•Planning and material planning (MRP)

•Proficient in SAP, ORACLE, and QuickBooks

Education

High School Diploma, North Chicago High School, Chicago, IL – 1982

Professional Experience

•Rent-A-Center, Jacksonville, FL

Sales Manager Jan 2025 – Present

Interact with customers during purchasing to ensure satisfaction and support sales goals. Receive products into the system, make sales calls, assist with deliveries, and help set up store displays. Make credit calls and provide high-quality customer service to support business operations.

•Vak-Pak Inc., Jacksonville, FL

Procurement Manager Oct 2021 – Dec 2024

Developed cost-effective strategies for material purchasing and implemented risk management procedures. Managed supplier relationships, negotiated contracts, and ensured compliance with company standards. Supervised procurement teams, optimized inventory levels, and coordinated with production to align materials and production schedules.

•LSL Healthcare Inc., Chicago, IL

Senior Purchasing Manager Jun 2016 – Dec 2020

Directed LSL procurement processes and vendor policies. Oversaw vendor relationships and ensured timely purchasing and material flow. Utilized SAP for procurement tracking and provided team training on SAP systems. Mitigated delays, optimized contracts, and ensured alignment with production schedules and KPIs.

•Medimarkit Incorp., Waukegan, IL

Global Sourcing/Purchasing Manager Nov 2000 – Jun 2016

Oversaw global purchasing operations and managed 45 warehouse staff. Responsible for sourcing medical supplies, negotiating contracts, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Developed procurement strategies, analyzed market trends, and collaborated cross-functionally to ensure supply chain efficiency.

•United States Army, Germany

First Line Supervisor (Sergeant) 1983 – 1989

Trained and supervised up to ten soldiers while maintaining inventory exceeding five million. Evaluated performance and implemented training programs to ensure high performance levels.

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